diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/Api/Tenant/OnboardingController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/Tenant/OnboardingController.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..54b36ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/Api/Tenant/OnboardingController.php
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+<?php
+
+namespace App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant;
+
+use App\Http\Controllers\Controller;
+use App\Models\Tenant;
+use App\Support\TenantAuth;
+use App\Support\TenantOnboardingState;
+use Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse;
+use Illuminate\Http\Request;
+use Illuminate\Support\Arr;
+use Illuminate\Support\Carbon;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Log;
+use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Response;
+
+class OnboardingController extends Controller
+{
+    public function show(Request $request): JsonResponse
+    {
+        $tenant = $this->resolveTenant($request);
+
+        if (! $tenant) {
+            return response()->json([
+                'error' => 'tenant_context_missing',
+                'message' => 'Der Tenant-Kontext konnte nicht ermittelt werden.',
+            ], Response::HTTP_UNAUTHORIZED);
+        }
+
+        $status = TenantOnboardingState::status($tenant);
+        $settings = $tenant->settings ?? [];
+
+        return response()->json([
+            'steps' => [
+                'admin_app_opened_at' => Arr::get($settings, 'onboarding.admin_app_opened_at'),
+                'primary_event_id' => Arr::get($settings, 'onboarding.primary_event_id'),
+                'selected_packages' => Arr::get($settings, 'onboarding.selected_packages'),
+                'branding_completed' => (bool) ($status['palette'] ?? false),
+                'tasks_configured' => (bool) ($status['packages'] ?? false),
+                'event_created' => (bool) ($status['event'] ?? false),
+                'invite_created' => (bool) ($status['invite'] ?? false),
+            ],
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    public function store(Request $request): JsonResponse
+    {
+        $tenant = $this->resolveTenant($request);
+
+        if (! $tenant) {
+            return response()->json([
+                'error' => 'tenant_context_missing',
+                'message' => 'Der Tenant-Kontext konnte nicht ermittelt werden.',
+            ], Response::HTTP_UNAUTHORIZED);
+        }
+
+        $payload = $request->validate([
+            'step' => ['required', 'string'],
+            'meta' => ['array'],
+        ]);
+
+        $step = $payload['step'];
+        $meta = $payload['meta'] ?? [];
+
+        $settings = $tenant->settings ?? [];
+
+        switch ($step) {
+            case 'admin_app_opened':
+                Arr::set($settings, 'onboarding.admin_app_opened_at', Carbon::now()->toIso8601String());
+                break;
+
+            case 'event_created':
+                Arr::set($settings, 'onboarding.primary_event_id', Arr::get($meta, 'event_id'));
+                break;
+
+            case 'package_selected':
+                Arr::set($settings, 'onboarding.selected_packages', Arr::get($meta, 'packages'));
+                break;
+
+            case 'branding_configured':
+                Arr::set($settings, 'onboarding.branding_set', true);
+                break;
+
+            case 'invite_created':
+                Arr::set($settings, 'onboarding.invite_created_at', Carbon::now()->toIso8601String());
+                break;
+
+            case 'completed':
+                TenantOnboardingState::markCompleted($tenant, $meta);
+                break;
+
+            default:
+                Log::info('[TenantOnboarding] Unbekannter Schritt gemeldet', [
+                    'tenant_id' => $tenant->id,
+                    'step' => $step,
+                ]);
+        }
+
+        if ($step !== 'completed') {
+            $tenant->forceFill(['settings' => $settings])->save();
+        }
+
+        return response()->json([
+            'message' => 'Onboarding-Schritt aktualisiert.',
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    private function resolveTenant(Request $request): ?Tenant
+    {
+        try {
+            $tenantId = $request->attributes->get('tenant_id');
+
+            if ($tenantId) {
+                return Tenant::query()->find($tenantId);
+            }
+
+            return TenantAuth::resolveTenant($request);
+        } catch (\Throwable $exception) {
+            Log::warning('[TenantOnboarding] Tenant konnte nicht ermittelt werden', [
+                'error' => $exception->getMessage(),
+            ]);
+
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/DashboardController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/DashboardController.php
index 60d7622..f18a59b 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/DashboardController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/DashboardController.php
@@ -5,9 +5,12 @@ namespace App\Http\Controllers;
 use App\Models\Event;
 use App\Models\PackagePurchase;
 use App\Models\Tenant;
+use App\Models\TenantPackage;
 use App\Services\Tenant\DashboardSummaryService;
+use App\Support\TenantOnboardingState;
 use Illuminate\Contracts\Auth\MustVerifyEmail;
 use Illuminate\Http\Request;
+use Illuminate\Support\Arr;
 use Illuminate\Support\Collection;
 use Inertia\Inertia;
 use Inertia\Response;
@@ -32,6 +35,9 @@ class DashboardController extends Controller
             : collect();
 
         $activePackage = $summary['active_package'] ?? null;
+        $onboarding = $tenant instanceof Tenant
+            ? $this->buildOnboardingSteps($tenant, $summary ?? [])
+            : [];
 
         return Inertia::render('dashboard', [
             'metrics' => $summary,
@@ -41,7 +47,6 @@ class DashboardController extends Controller
             'tenant' => $tenant ? [
                 'id' => $tenant->id,
                 'name' => $tenant->name,
-                'eventCreditsBalance' => $tenant->event_credits_balance,
                 'subscriptionStatus' => $tenant->subscription_status,
                 'subscriptionExpiresAt' => optional($tenant->subscription_expires_at)->toIso8601String(),
                 'activePackage' => $activePackage ? [
@@ -49,12 +54,14 @@ class DashboardController extends Controller
                     'price' => $activePackage['price'] ?? null,
                     'expiresAt' => $activePackage['expires_at'] ?? null,
                     'remainingEvents' => $activePackage['remaining_events'] ?? null,
+                    'isActive' => (bool) ($activePackage['is_active'] ?? false),
                 ] : null,
             ] : null,
             'emailVerification' => [
                 'mustVerify' => $user instanceof MustVerifyEmail,
                 'verified' => $user?->hasVerifiedEmail() ?? false,
             ],
+            'onboarding' => $onboarding,
         ]);
     }
 
@@ -84,23 +91,120 @@ class DashboardController extends Controller
 
     private function collectRecentPurchases(Tenant $tenant): Collection
     {
-        return $tenant->purchases()
-            ->with('package')
-            ->latest('purchased_at')
-            ->limit(6)
-            ->get()
-            ->map(function (PackagePurchase $purchase): array {
-                return [
-                    'id' => $purchase->id,
-                    'packageName' => $purchase->package?->getNameForLocale(app()->getLocale())
-                        ?? $purchase->package?->name
-                        ?? __('Unknown package'),
-                    'price' => $purchase->price !== null ? (float) $purchase->price : null,
-                    'purchasedAt' => optional($purchase->purchased_at)->toIso8601String(),
-                    'type' => $purchase->type,
-                    'provider' => $purchase->provider,
-                ];
-            });
+        $entries = collect(
+            $tenant->purchases()
+                ->with('package')
+                ->latest('purchased_at')
+                ->limit(6)
+                ->get()
+                ->map(function (PackagePurchase $purchase): array {
+                    return [
+                        'id' => $purchase->id,
+                        'packageName' => $purchase->package?->getNameForLocale(app()->getLocale())
+                            ?? $purchase->package?->name
+                            ?? __('Unknown package'),
+                        'price' => $purchase->price !== null ? (float) $purchase->price : null,
+                        'purchasedAt' => optional($purchase->purchased_at)->toIso8601String(),
+                        'type' => $purchase->type,
+                        'provider' => $purchase->provider,
+                        'source' => 'purchase',
+                        'isActive' => null,
+                    ];
+                })
+                ->all()
+        );
+
+        if ($entries->isEmpty()) {
+            $packageEntries = collect(
+                $tenant->tenantPackages()
+                    ->with('package')
+                    ->orderByDesc('purchased_at')
+                    ->limit(6)
+                    ->get()
+                    ->map(function (TenantPackage $package): array {
+                        return [
+                            'id' => $package->id,
+                            'packageName' => $package->package?->getNameForLocale(app()->getLocale())
+                                ?? $package->package?->name
+                                ?? __('Unknown package'),
+                            'price' => $package->price !== null ? (float) $package->price : null,
+                            'purchasedAt' => optional($package->purchased_at)->toIso8601String(),
+                            'type' => 'tenant_package',
+                            'provider' => 'internal',
+                            'source' => 'tenant_package',
+                            'isActive' => (bool) $package->active,
+                        ];
+                    })
+                    ->all()
+            );
+
+            $entries = $entries->merge($packageEntries);
+        }
+
+        return $entries
+            ->sortByDesc('purchasedAt')
+            ->values()
+            ->take(6);
+    }
+
+    private function buildOnboardingSteps(Tenant $tenant, array $summary): array
+    {
+        $status = TenantOnboardingState::status($tenant);
+        $settings = $tenant->settings ?? [];
+
+        $adminAppOpened = (bool) Arr::get($settings, 'onboarding.admin_app_opened_at')
+            || $tenant->last_activity_at !== null;
+
+        $hasEvent = (bool) ($status['event'] ?? false);
+        $hasInvite = (bool) ($status['invite'] ?? false);
+        $hasBranding = (bool) ($status['palette'] ?? false)
+            || (bool) Arr::get($settings, 'onboarding.branding_set', false);
+        $hasTaskPackage = (bool) ($status['packages'] ?? false)
+            || ! empty(Arr::get($settings, 'onboarding.selected_packages'));
+        $hasPhotos = $tenant->photos()->exists() || (int) ($summary['new_photos'] ?? 0) > 0;
+
+        return [
+            [
+                'key' => 'admin_app',
+                'title' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.admin_app.title'),
+                'description' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.admin_app.description'),
+                'done' => $adminAppOpened,
+                'cta' => url('/event-admin'),
+                'ctaLabel' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.admin_app.cta'),
+            ],
+            [
+                'key' => 'event_setup',
+                'title' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.event_setup.title'),
+                'description' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.event_setup.description'),
+                'done' => $hasEvent,
+                'cta' => url('/event-admin/events/new'),
+                'ctaLabel' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.event_setup.cta'),
+            ],
+            [
+                'key' => 'invite_guests',
+                'title' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.invite_guests.title'),
+                'description' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.invite_guests.description'),
+                'done' => $hasInvite,
+                'cta' => url('/event-admin/events'),
+                'ctaLabel' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.invite_guests.cta'),
+            ],
+            [
+                'key' => 'collect_photos',
+                'title' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.collect_photos.title'),
+                'description' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.collect_photos.description'),
+                'done' => $hasPhotos,
+                'cta' => url('/event-admin/dashboard'),
+                'ctaLabel' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.collect_photos.cta'),
+            ],
+            [
+                'key' => 'branding',
+                'title' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.branding.title'),
+                'description' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.branding.description'),
+                'done' => $hasBranding && $hasTaskPackage,
+                'cta' => url('/event-admin/tasks'),
+                'ctaLabel' => trans('dashboard.onboarding.branding.cta'),
+            ],
+        ];
     }
 
     private function resolveEventName(Event $event): string
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/ProfileController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/ProfileController.php
index df5d503..ec7b29c 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/ProfileController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/ProfileController.php
@@ -56,7 +56,6 @@ class ProfileController extends Controller
             'tenant' => $tenant ? [
                 'id' => $tenant->id,
                 'name' => $tenant->name,
-                'eventCreditsBalance' => $tenant->event_credits_balance,
                 'subscriptionStatus' => $tenant->subscription_status,
                 'subscriptionExpiresAt' => optional($tenant->subscription_expires_at)->toIso8601String(),
                 'activePackage' => $activePackage ? [
diff --git a/app/Http/Middleware/HandleInertiaRequests.php b/app/Http/Middleware/HandleInertiaRequests.php
index 926efe4..db6ef5f 100644
--- a/app/Http/Middleware/HandleInertiaRequests.php
+++ b/app/Http/Middleware/HandleInertiaRequests.php
@@ -61,12 +61,13 @@ class HandleInertiaRequests extends Middleware
             ],
             'supportedLocales' => $supportedLocales,
             'appUrl' => rtrim(config('app.url'), '/'),
-            'sidebarOpen' => ! $request->hasCookie('sidebar_state') || $request->cookie('sidebar_state') === 'true',
+            'sidebarOpen' => $request->cookie('sidebar_state', 'false') === 'true',
             'locale' => app()->getLocale(),
             'translations' => [
                 'marketing' => __('marketing'),
                 'auth' => __('auth'),
                 'profile' => __('profile'),
+                'dashboard' => __('dashboard'),
             ],
         ];
     }
diff --git a/app/Services/Tenant/DashboardSummaryService.php b/app/Services/Tenant/DashboardSummaryService.php
index c23103a..d91d709 100644
--- a/app/Services/Tenant/DashboardSummaryService.php
+++ b/app/Services/Tenant/DashboardSummaryService.php
@@ -51,6 +51,15 @@ class DashboardSummaryService
             ->orderByDesc('purchased_at')
             ->first();
 
+        if (! $activePackage) {
+            $activePackage = $tenant->tenantPackages()
+                ->with('package')
+                ->orderByDesc('active')
+                ->orderByDesc('expires_at')
+                ->orderByDesc('purchased_at')
+                ->first();
+        }
+
         return [
             'total_events' => $totalEvents,
             'active_events' => $activeEvents,
@@ -61,7 +70,6 @@ class DashboardSummaryService
             'task_progress' => $totalEvents > 0
                 ? (int) round(($eventsWithTasks / $totalEvents) * 100)
                 : 0,
-            'credit_balance' => $tenant->event_credits_balance ?? null,
             'active_package' => $activePackage ? [
                 'name' => $activePackage->package?->getNameForLocale(app()->getLocale())
                     ?? $activePackage->package?->name
@@ -69,6 +77,7 @@ class DashboardSummaryService
                 'expires_at' => optional($activePackage->expires_at)->toIso8601String(),
                 'remaining_events' => $activePackage->remaining_events ?? null,
                 'price' => $activePackage->price !== null ? (float) $activePackage->price : null,
+                'is_active' => (bool) $activePackage->active,
             ] : null,
         ];
     }
diff --git a/lang/de/dashboard.php b/lang/de/dashboard.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..55b2433
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lang/de/dashboard.php
@@ -0,0 +1,168 @@
+<?php
+
+return [
+    'navigation' => [
+        'group_label' => 'Kundenbereich',
+    ],
+    'hero' => [
+        'badge' => 'Kundenbereich',
+        'title' => 'Willkommen zurück, :name!',
+        'subtitle' => 'Dein Überblick über Pakete, Rechnungen und Fortschritt – für alle Details öffne die Admin-App.',
+        'description' => 'Nutze das Dashboard für Überblick, Abrechnung und Insights – die Admin-App begleitet dich bei allen operativen Aufgaben vor Ort.',
+    ],
+    'language_switcher' => [
+        'label' => 'Sprache',
+        'change' => 'Sprache wechseln',
+    ],
+    'email_verification' => [
+        'title' => 'Bitte bestätige deine E-Mail-Adresse',
+        'description' => 'Du kannst alle Funktionen erst vollständig nutzen, sobald deine E-Mail-Adresse bestätigt ist. Prüfe dein Postfach oder fordere einen neuen Link an.',
+        'cta' => 'Link erneut senden',
+        'cta_pending' => 'Sende...',
+        'success' => 'Wir haben dir gerade einen neuen Bestätigungslink geschickt.',
+    ],
+    'stats' => [
+        'active_events' => [
+            'label' => 'Aktive Events',
+            'description_positive' => 'Events sind live und für Gäste sichtbar.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Noch kein Event veröffentlicht – starte heute!',
+        ],
+        'upcoming_events' => [
+            'label' => 'Bevorstehende Events',
+            'description_positive' => 'Planung läuft – behalte Checklisten und Aufgaben im Blick.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Lass dich vom Assistenten beim Planen unterstützen.',
+        ],
+        'new_photos' => [
+            'label' => 'Neue Fotos (7 Tage)',
+            'description_positive' => 'Frisch eingetroffene Erinnerungen deiner Gäste.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Sammle erste Uploads über QR-Code oder Direktlink.',
+        ],
+        'task_progress' => [
+            'label' => 'Event-Checkliste',
+            'description_positive' => 'Starker Fortschritt! Halte deine Aufgabenliste aktuell.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Nutze Aufgaben und Vorlagen für einen strukturierten Ablauf.',
+            'note' => ':value% deiner Event-Checkliste erledigt.',
+        ],
+    ],
+    'spotlight' => [
+        'title' => 'Admin-App als Schaltzentrale',
+        'description' => 'Events planen, Uploads freigeben, Gäste begleiten – mobil und in Echtzeit.',
+        'cta' => 'Admin-App öffnen',
+        'items' => [
+            'live' => [
+                'title' => 'Live auf dem Event',
+                'description' => 'Moderation der Uploads, Freigaben & Push-Updates jederzeit griffbereit.',
+            ],
+            'mobile' => [
+                'title' => 'Optimiert für mobile Einsätze',
+                'description' => 'PWA heute, native Apps morgen – ein Zugang für das ganze Team.',
+            ],
+            'overview' => [
+                'title' => 'Dashboard als Überblick',
+                'description' => 'Pakete, Rechnungen und Fortschritt siehst du weiterhin hier im Webportal.',
+            ],
+        ],
+    ],
+    'onboarding' => [
+        'card' => [
+            'title' => 'Dein Start in fünf Schritten',
+            'description' => 'Bearbeite die Schritte in der Admin-App – das Dashboard zeigt dir den Status.',
+            'completed' => 'Alle Schritte abgeschlossen – großartig! Du kannst jederzeit zur Admin-App wechseln.',
+            'cta_fallback' => 'Jetzt starten',
+        ],
+        'admin_app' => [
+            'title' => 'Admin-App öffnen',
+            'description' => 'Verwalte Events, Uploads und Gäste direkt in der Admin-App. Die mobile Oberfläche ist für Live-Einsätze optimiert.',
+            'cta' => 'Admin-App starten',
+        ],
+        'event_setup' => [
+            'title' => 'Erstes Event vorbereiten',
+            'description' => 'Lege in der Admin-App Name, Datum und Aufgaben fest. So wissen Gäste, welche Fotos ihr euch wünscht.',
+            'cta' => 'Event anlegen',
+        ],
+        'invite_guests' => [
+            'title' => 'Gäste einladen',
+            'description' => 'Teile QR-Codes oder Links, damit Gäste direkt mit dem Hochladen beginnen können.',
+            'cta' => 'QR-Links öffnen',
+        ],
+        'collect_photos' => [
+            'title' => 'Erste Fotos einsammeln',
+            'description' => 'Sobald die ersten Uploads eintrudeln, erscheint alles in eurer Galerie. Moderation und Freigaben laufen in der Admin-App.',
+            'cta' => 'Uploads prüfen',
+        ],
+        'branding' => [
+            'title' => 'Branding & Aufgaben verfeinern',
+            'description' => 'Passt Farbwelt und Aufgabenpakete an euren Anlass an – so fühlt sich alles wie aus einem Guss an.',
+            'cta' => 'Branding öffnen',
+        ],
+    ],
+    'events' => [
+        'card' => [
+            'title' => 'Bevorstehende Events',
+            'description' => 'Status, Uploads und Aufgaben deiner nächsten Events im Überblick.',
+            'badge' => [
+                'plural' => ':count geplant',
+                'empty' => 'Noch kein Event geplant',
+            ],
+            'empty' => 'Plane dein erstes Event und begleite den gesamten Ablauf – vom Briefing bis zur Nachbereitung – direkt in der Admin-App.',
+        ],
+        'status' => [
+            'live' => 'Live',
+            'upcoming' => 'In Vorbereitung',
+        ],
+        'badges' => [
+            'photos' => 'Fotos',
+            'tasks' => 'Aufgaben',
+            'links' => 'Links',
+        ],
+    ],
+    'cards_section' => [
+        'package' => [
+            'title' => 'Aktuelles Paket',
+            'description' => 'Behalte Laufzeiten und verfügbaren Umfang stets im Blick.',
+            'remaining' => ':count Events',
+            'expires_at' => 'Läuft ab',
+            'price' => 'Preis',
+            'latest' => 'Zuletzt gebucht am :date via :provider.',
+            'empty' => 'Noch kein aktives Paket.',
+            'empty_cta' => 'Jetzt Paket auswählen',
+            'empty_suffix' => 'und anschließend in der Admin-App Events anlegen.',
+        ],
+        'purchases' => [
+            'title' => 'Aktuelle Buchungen',
+            'description' => 'Verfolge deine gebuchten Pakete und Erweiterungen.',
+            'badge' => ':count Einträge',
+            'empty' => 'Noch keine Buchungen sichtbar. Starte jetzt und sichere dir dein erstes Kontingent.',
+            'table' => [
+                'package' => 'Paket',
+                'type' => 'Typ',
+                'provider' => 'Anbieter',
+                'date' => 'Datum',
+                'price' => 'Preis',
+            ],
+        ],
+        'quick_actions' => [
+            'title' => 'Schnellzugriff',
+            'description' => 'Alles Wichtige für den nächsten Schritt nur einen Klick entfernt.',
+            'cta' => 'Weiter',
+            'items' => [
+                'tenant_admin' => [
+                    'label' => 'Event-Admin öffnen',
+                    'description' => 'Detaillierte Eventverwaltung, Moderation und Live-Features.',
+                ],
+                'profile' => [
+                    'label' => 'Profil verwalten',
+                    'description' => 'Kontaktinformationen, Sprache und E-Mail-Adresse anpassen.',
+                ],
+                'password' => [
+                    'label' => 'Passwort aktualisieren',
+                    'description' => 'Sichere dein Konto mit einem aktuellen Passwort.',
+                ],
+                'packages' => [
+                    'label' => 'Pakete entdecken',
+                    'description' => 'Mehr Events oder Speicher buchen – du bleibst flexibel.',
+                ],
+            ],
+        ],
+    ],
+];
diff --git a/lang/en/dashboard.php b/lang/en/dashboard.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..48f483b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lang/en/dashboard.php
@@ -0,0 +1,168 @@
+<?php
+
+return [
+    'navigation' => [
+        'group_label' => 'Customer Hub',
+    ],
+    'hero' => [
+        'badge' => 'Customer Hub',
+        'title' => 'Welcome back, :name!',
+        'subtitle' => 'Your overview of packages, invoices, and progress — open the Admin App for every detail.',
+        'description' => 'Use the dashboard for oversight, billing, and insights — the Admin App supports every operational task on site.',
+    ],
+    'language_switcher' => [
+        'label' => 'Language',
+        'change' => 'Change language',
+    ],
+    'email_verification' => [
+        'title' => 'Please verify your email address',
+        'description' => 'You can use all features once your email address is confirmed. Check your inbox or request a new link.',
+        'cta' => 'Resend link',
+        'cta_pending' => 'Sending…',
+        'success' => 'We just sent another verification link to your inbox.',
+    ],
+    'stats' => [
+        'active_events' => [
+            'label' => 'Active events',
+            'description_positive' => 'Events are live and visible to guests.',
+            'description_zero' => 'No event published yet — start today!',
+        ],
+        'upcoming_events' => [
+            'label' => 'Upcoming events',
+            'description_positive' => 'Planning is underway — keep an eye on checklists and tasks.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Let the assistant help you plan the first event.',
+        ],
+        'new_photos' => [
+            'label' => 'New photos (7 days)',
+            'description_positive' => 'Fresh memories submitted by your guests.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Collect first uploads via QR code or direct link.',
+        ],
+        'task_progress' => [
+            'label' => 'Event checklist',
+            'description_positive' => 'Great progress! Keep your task list up to date.',
+            'description_zero' => 'Use tasks and templates for a structured flow.',
+            'note' => ':value% of your event checklist finished.',
+        ],
+    ],
+    'spotlight' => [
+        'title' => 'Admin App as command center',
+        'description' => 'Plan events, approve uploads, and guide guests — mobile and in real time.',
+        'cta' => 'Open Admin App',
+        'items' => [
+            'live' => [
+                'title' => 'Live at the event',
+                'description' => 'Moderate uploads, approve content, and send push updates at any time.',
+            ],
+            'mobile' => [
+                'title' => 'Optimised for mobile use',
+                'description' => 'PWA today, native apps tomorrow — one access for the whole team.',
+            ],
+            'overview' => [
+                'title' => 'Dashboard for overview',
+                'description' => 'Keep packages, invoices, and progress in sight inside the web portal.',
+            ],
+        ],
+    ],
+    'onboarding' => [
+        'card' => [
+            'title' => 'Your start in five steps',
+            'description' => 'Complete each step inside the Admin App — the dashboard keeps track of your status.',
+            'completed' => 'All steps finished — fantastic! You can switch to the Admin App at any time.',
+            'cta_fallback' => 'Start now',
+        ],
+        'admin_app' => [
+            'title' => 'Open the Admin App',
+            'description' => 'Manage events, uploads, and guests inside the Admin App. The mobile interface is optimised for live operations.',
+            'cta' => 'Launch Admin App',
+        ],
+        'event_setup' => [
+            'title' => 'Prepare first event',
+            'description' => 'Define name, date, and tasks inside the Admin App so guests know which photos you expect.',
+            'cta' => 'Create event',
+        ],
+        'invite_guests' => [
+            'title' => 'Invite guests',
+            'description' => 'Share QR codes or links so guests can start uploading instantly.',
+            'cta' => 'Open QR links',
+        ],
+        'collect_photos' => [
+            'title' => 'Collect first photos',
+            'description' => 'As soon as uploads arrive, they show up in your gallery. Moderation happens inside the Admin App.',
+            'cta' => 'Review uploads',
+        ],
+        'branding' => [
+            'title' => 'Fine-tune branding & tasks',
+            'description' => 'Adjust colours and task bundles to match your occasion — everything feels tailor-made.',
+            'cta' => 'Open branding',
+        ],
+    ],
+    'events' => [
+        'card' => [
+            'title' => 'Upcoming events',
+            'description' => 'Keep track of status, uploads, and tasks for your next events.',
+            'badge' => [
+                'plural' => ':count scheduled',
+                'empty' => 'No event scheduled yet',
+            ],
+            'empty' => 'Plan your first event and steer the full journey — from briefing to follow-up — in the Admin App.',
+        ],
+        'status' => [
+            'live' => 'Live',
+            'upcoming' => 'In preparation',
+        ],
+        'badges' => [
+            'photos' => 'Photos',
+            'tasks' => 'Tasks',
+            'links' => 'Links',
+        ],
+    ],
+    'cards_section' => [
+        'package' => [
+            'title' => 'Current package',
+            'description' => 'Stay on top of durations and available volume.',
+            'remaining' => ':count events',
+            'expires_at' => 'Expires on',
+            'price' => 'Price',
+            'latest' => 'Last booked on :date via :provider.',
+            'empty' => 'No active package yet.',
+            'empty_cta' => 'Choose a package now',
+            'empty_suffix' => 'and then create events inside the Admin App.',
+        ],
+        'purchases' => [
+            'title' => 'Recent purchases',
+            'description' => 'Track your booked packages and add-ons.',
+            'badge' => ':count entries',
+            'empty' => 'No purchases visible yet. Secure your first bundle now.',
+            'table' => [
+                'package' => 'Package',
+                'type' => 'Type',
+                'provider' => 'Provider',
+                'date' => 'Date',
+                'price' => 'Price',
+            ],
+        ],
+        'quick_actions' => [
+            'title' => 'Quick actions',
+            'description' => 'Everything you need for the next step is one click away.',
+            'cta' => 'Continue',
+            'items' => [
+                'tenant_admin' => [
+                    'label' => 'Open Admin App',
+                    'description' => 'Detailed event management, moderation, and live features.',
+                ],
+                'profile' => [
+                    'label' => 'Manage profile',
+                    'description' => 'Update contact data, language, and email address.',
+                ],
+                'password' => [
+                    'label' => 'Update password',
+                    'description' => 'Protect your account with a fresh password.',
+                ],
+                'packages' => [
+                    'label' => 'Explore packages',
+                    'description' => 'Book more events or storage — stay flexible.',
+                ],
+            ],
+        ],
+    ],
+];
diff --git a/public/lang/de/marketing.json b/public/lang/de/marketing.json
index 7d0447a..1ccea5c 100644
--- a/public/lang/de/marketing.json
+++ b/public/lang/de/marketing.json
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@
   },
   "how_it_works_page": {
     "hero": {
-      "title": "So funktioniert Fotospiel",
+      "title": "So funktioniert die Fotospiel App",
       "subtitle": "Teile deinen QR-Code, sammle Fotos in Echtzeit und behalte die Moderation. Alles läuft im Browser – ganz ohne App.",
       "primaryCta": "Event starten",
       "secondaryCta": "Kontakt aufnehmen",
diff --git a/resources/js/admin/api.ts b/resources/js/admin/api.ts
index 097b99a..3b052f5 100644
--- a/resources/js/admin/api.ts
+++ b/resources/js/admin/api.ts
@@ -122,18 +122,54 @@ export type PaginatedResult<T> = {
 };
 
 export type DashboardSummary = {
-  active_events: number;
-  new_photos: number;
-  task_progress: number;
-  credit_balance?: number | null;
-  upcoming_events?: number | null;
-  active_package?: {
-    name: string;
-    expires_at?: string | null;
-    remaining_events?: number | null;
-  } | null;
+    active_events: number;
+    new_photos: number;
+    task_progress: number;
+    credit_balance?: number | null;
+    upcoming_events?: number | null;
+    active_package?: {
+        name: string;
+        expires_at?: string | null;
+        remaining_events?: number | null;
+    } | null;
 };
 
+export type TenantOnboardingStatus = {
+  steps: {
+    admin_app_opened_at?: string | null;
+    primary_event_id?: number | string | null;
+    selected_packages?: unknown;
+    branding_completed?: boolean;
+    tasks_configured?: boolean;
+    event_created?: boolean;
+    invite_created?: boolean;
+  };
+};
+
+export async function trackOnboarding(step: string, meta?: Record<string, unknown>): Promise<void> {
+  try {
+    await authorizedFetch('/api/v1/tenant/onboarding', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: {
+        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+      },
+      body: JSON.stringify({ step, meta }),
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    emitApiErrorEvent(new ApiError('onboarding.track_failed', i18n.t('common.errors.generic', 'Etwas ist schiefgelaufen.'), error));
+  }
+}
+
+export async function fetchOnboardingStatus(): Promise<TenantOnboardingStatus | null> {
+  try {
+    const response = await authorizedFetch('/api/v1/tenant/onboarding');
+    return (await response.json()) as TenantOnboardingStatus;
+  } catch (error) {
+    emitApiErrorEvent(new ApiError('onboarding.fetch_failed', i18n.t('common.errors.generic', 'Etwas ist schiefgelaufen.'), error));
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
 export type TenantPackageSummary = {
   id: number;
   package_id: number;
diff --git a/resources/js/admin/onboarding/pages/WelcomePackagesPage.tsx b/resources/js/admin/onboarding/pages/WelcomePackagesPage.tsx
index 4536482..1a35922 100644
--- a/resources/js/admin/onboarding/pages/WelcomePackagesPage.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/admin/onboarding/pages/WelcomePackagesPage.tsx
@@ -78,6 +78,13 @@ export default function WelcomePackagesPage() {
               isSubscription: Boolean(active.package_limits?.subscription),
             }
           : null,
+        serverStep: active ? "package_selected" : undefined,
+        meta: active
+          ? {
+              packages: [active.package_id],
+              is_active: active.active,
+            }
+          : undefined,
       });
     }
   }, [packagesState, markStep, currencyFormatter, t]);
@@ -96,6 +103,8 @@ export default function WelcomePackagesPage() {
           priceText,
           isSubscription: Boolean(pkg.features?.subscription),
         },
+        serverStep: "package_selected",
+        meta: { packages: [pkg.id] },
       });
 
       navigate(ADMIN_WELCOME_SUMMARY_PATH, { state: { packageId: pkg.id } });
diff --git a/resources/js/admin/onboarding/store.tsx b/resources/js/admin/onboarding/store.tsx
index 3a6a71b..f0beb54 100644
--- a/resources/js/admin/onboarding/store.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/admin/onboarding/store.tsx
@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 import React from 'react';
+import { fetchOnboardingStatus, trackOnboarding } from '../api';
 
 export type OnboardingProgress = {
   welcomeSeen: boolean;
   packageSelected: boolean;
   eventCreated: boolean;
   lastStep?: string | null;
+  adminAppOpenedAt?: string | null;
   selectedPackage?: {
     id: number;
     name: string;
@@ -13,10 +15,15 @@ export type OnboardingProgress = {
   } | null;
 };
 
+type OnboardingUpdate = Partial<OnboardingProgress> & {
+  serverStep?: string;
+  meta?: Record<string, unknown>;
+};
+
 type OnboardingContextValue = {
   progress: OnboardingProgress;
   setProgress: (updater: (prev: OnboardingProgress) => OnboardingProgress) => void;
-  markStep: (step: Partial<OnboardingProgress>) => void;
+  markStep: (step: OnboardingUpdate) => void;
   reset: () => void;
 };
 
@@ -25,6 +32,7 @@ const DEFAULT_PROGRESS: OnboardingProgress = {
   packageSelected: false,
   eventCreated: false,
   lastStep: null,
+  adminAppOpenedAt: null,
   selectedPackage: null,
 };
 
@@ -65,6 +73,45 @@ function writeStoredProgress(progress: OnboardingProgress) {
 
 export function OnboardingProgressProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
   const [progress, setProgressState] = React.useState<OnboardingProgress>(() => readStoredProgress());
+  const [synced, setSynced] = React.useState(false);
+
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (synced) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    fetchOnboardingStatus().then((status) => {
+      if (!status) {
+        setSynced(true);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      setProgressState((prev) => {
+        const next: OnboardingProgress = {
+          ...prev,
+          adminAppOpenedAt: status.steps.admin_app_opened_at ?? prev.adminAppOpenedAt ?? null,
+          eventCreated: Boolean(status.steps.event_created ?? prev.eventCreated),
+          packageSelected: Boolean(status.steps.selected_packages ?? prev.packageSelected),
+        };
+
+        writeStoredProgress(next);
+
+        return next;
+      });
+
+      if (!status.steps.admin_app_opened_at) {
+        const timestamp = new Date().toISOString();
+        trackOnboarding('admin_app_opened').catch(() => {});
+        setProgressState((prev) => {
+          const next = { ...prev, adminAppOpenedAt: timestamp };
+          writeStoredProgress(next);
+          return next;
+        });
+      }
+
+      setSynced(true);
+    });
+  }, [synced]);
 
   const setProgress = React.useCallback((updater: (prev: OnboardingProgress) => OnboardingProgress) => {
     setProgressState((prev) => {
@@ -74,12 +121,18 @@ export function OnboardingProgressProvider({ children }: { children: React.React
     });
   }, []);
 
-  const markStep = React.useCallback((step: Partial<OnboardingProgress>) => {
+  const markStep = React.useCallback((step: OnboardingUpdate) => {
+    const { serverStep, meta, ...rest } = step;
+
     setProgress((prev) => ({
       ...prev,
-      ...step,
-      lastStep: typeof step.lastStep === 'undefined' ? prev.lastStep : step.lastStep,
+      ...rest,
+      lastStep: typeof rest.lastStep === 'undefined' ? prev.lastStep : rest.lastStep,
     }));
+
+    if (serverStep) {
+      trackOnboarding(serverStep, meta).catch(() => {});
+    }
   }, [setProgress]);
 
   const reset = React.useCallback(() => {
diff --git a/resources/js/admin/pages/DashboardPage.tsx b/resources/js/admin/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
index 921d15a..21dd477 100644
--- a/resources/js/admin/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/admin/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
@@ -180,7 +180,12 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
       return;
     }
     if (events.length > 0 && !progress.eventCreated) {
-      markStep({ eventCreated: true });
+      const primary = events[0];
+      markStep({
+        eventCreated: true,
+        serverStep: 'event_created',
+        meta: primary ? { event_id: primary.id } : undefined,
+      });
     }
   }, [loading, events.length, progress.eventCreated, navigate, location.pathname, markStep]);
 
diff --git a/resources/js/admin/pages/EventInvitesPage.tsx b/resources/js/admin/pages/EventInvitesPage.tsx
index 22ee36c..58b695c 100644
--- a/resources/js/admin/pages/EventInvitesPage.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/admin/pages/EventInvitesPage.tsx
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ import {
   triggerDownloadFromBlob,
   triggerDownloadFromDataUrl,
 } from './components/invite-layout/export-utils';
+import { useOnboardingProgress } from '../onboarding';
 
 interface PageState {
   event: TenantEvent | null;
@@ -180,6 +181,7 @@ export default function EventInvitesPage(): React.ReactElement {
   const [exportError, setExportError] = React.useState<string | null>(null);
   const exportPreviewContainerRef = React.useRef<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);
   const [exportScale, setExportScale] = React.useState(0.34);
+  const { markStep } = useOnboardingProgress();
 
   const load = React.useCallback(async () => {
     if (!slug) {
@@ -479,6 +481,11 @@ export default function EventInvitesPage(): React.ReactElement {
       } catch {
         // ignore clipboard failures
       }
+      markStep({
+        lastStep: 'invite',
+        serverStep: 'invite_created',
+        meta: { invite_id: invite.id },
+      });
     } catch (error) {
       if (!isAuthError(error)) {
         setState((prev) => ({ ...prev, error: 'QR-Einladung konnte nicht erstellt werden.' }));
@@ -544,6 +551,14 @@ export default function EventInvitesPage(): React.ReactElement {
         invites: prev.invites.map((invite) => (invite.id === updated.id ? updated : invite)),
       }));
       setCustomizerDraft(null);
+      markStep({
+        lastStep: 'branding',
+        serverStep: 'branding_configured',
+        meta: {
+          invite_id: selectedInvite.id,
+          has_custom_branding: true,
+        },
+      });
     } catch (error) {
       if (!isAuthError(error)) {
         setState((prev) => ({ ...prev, error: 'Anpassung konnte nicht gespeichert werden.' }));
diff --git a/resources/js/components/app-logo.tsx b/resources/js/components/app-logo.tsx
index 69bdcb8..8fb2d12 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/app-logo.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/app-logo.tsx
@@ -1,14 +1,19 @@
-import AppLogoIcon from './app-logo-icon';
+import { usePage } from '@inertiajs/react';
+
+import { type SharedData } from '@/types';
 
 export default function AppLogo() {
+    const { translations } = usePage<SharedData>().props;
+    const areaLabel =
+        (translations?.dashboard?.navigation?.group_label as string | undefined) ?? 'Kundenbereich';
+
     return (
-        <>
-            <div className="flex aspect-square size-8 items-center justify-center rounded-md bg-sidebar-primary text-sidebar-primary-foreground">
-                <AppLogoIcon className="size-5 fill-current text-white dark:text-black" />
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+            <img src="/logo-transparent-md.png" alt="Fotospiel" className="h-10 w-auto" />
+            <div className="grid text-left leading-tight">
+                <span className="text-sm font-semibold text-sidebar-foreground">Fotospiel</span>
+                <span className="text-xs text-sidebar-foreground/70">{areaLabel}</span>
             </div>
-            <div className="ml-1 grid flex-1 text-left text-sm">
-                <span className="mb-0.5 truncate leading-tight font-semibold">Laravel Starter Kit</span>
-            </div>
-        </>
+        </div>
     );
 }
diff --git a/resources/js/components/app-shell.tsx b/resources/js/components/app-shell.tsx
index 0d5cdb9..fac7796 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/app-shell.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/app-shell.tsx
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@ interface AppShellProps {
 }
 
 export function AppShell({ children, variant = 'header' }: AppShellProps) {
-    const isOpen = usePage<SharedData>().props.sidebarOpen;
+    const { sidebarOpen = false } = usePage<SharedData>().props;
 
     if (variant === 'header') {
         return <div className="flex min-h-screen w-full flex-col">{children}</div>;
     }
 
-    return <SidebarProvider defaultOpen={isOpen}>{children}</SidebarProvider>;
+    return <SidebarProvider defaultOpen={sidebarOpen}>{children}</SidebarProvider>;
 }
diff --git a/resources/js/components/app-sidebar.tsx b/resources/js/components/app-sidebar.tsx
index 94eae5b..9d1fc15 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/app-sidebar.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/app-sidebar.tsx
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
-import { NavFooter } from '@/components/nav-footer';
 import { NavMain } from '@/components/nav-main';
 import { NavUser } from '@/components/nav-user';
 import { Sidebar, SidebarContent, SidebarFooter, SidebarHeader, SidebarMenu, SidebarMenuButton, SidebarMenuItem } from '@/components/ui/sidebar';
 import { dashboard } from '@/routes';
 import { type NavItem } from '@/types';
 import { Link } from '@inertiajs/react';
-import { BookOpen, Folder, LayoutGrid, UserRound } from 'lucide-react';
+import { LayoutGrid, UserRound } from 'lucide-react';
 import AppLogo from './app-logo';
 
 const mainNavItems: NavItem[] = [
@@ -21,19 +20,6 @@ const mainNavItems: NavItem[] = [
     },
 ];
 
-const footerNavItems: NavItem[] = [
-    {
-        title: 'Repository',
-        href: 'https://github.com/laravel/react-starter-kit',
-        icon: Folder,
-    },
-    {
-        title: 'Documentation',
-        href: 'https://laravel.com/docs/starter-kits#react',
-        icon: BookOpen,
-    },
-];
-
 export function AppSidebar() {
     return (
         <Sidebar collapsible="icon" variant="inset">
@@ -54,7 +40,6 @@ export function AppSidebar() {
             </SidebarContent>
 
             <SidebarFooter>
-                <NavFooter items={footerNavItems} className="mt-auto" />
                 <NavUser />
             </SidebarFooter>
         </Sidebar>
diff --git a/resources/js/components/dashboard-language-switcher.tsx b/resources/js/components/dashboard-language-switcher.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..09a7964
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/js/components/dashboard-language-switcher.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+import { useState } from 'react';
+import { router, usePage } from '@inertiajs/react';
+import { Check, Languages } from 'lucide-react';
+
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import {
+    DropdownMenu,
+    DropdownMenuContent,
+    DropdownMenuItem,
+    DropdownMenuLabel,
+    DropdownMenuSeparator,
+    DropdownMenuTrigger,
+} from '@/components/ui/dropdown-menu';
+import { type SharedData } from '@/types';
+import { setLocale } from '@/routes';
+
+export function DashboardLanguageSwitcher() {
+    const page = usePage<SharedData>();
+    const { locale, supportedLocales, translations } = page.props;
+    const locales = supportedLocales && supportedLocales.length > 0 ? supportedLocales : ['de', 'en'];
+    const activeLocale = locales.includes(locale as string) && typeof locale === 'string' ? locale : locales[0];
+    const languageCopy = (translations?.dashboard?.language_switcher as Record<string, string | undefined>) ?? {};
+    const label = languageCopy.label ?? 'Sprache';
+    const changeLabel = languageCopy.change ?? 'Sprache wechseln';
+
+    const [pendingLocale, setPendingLocale] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+    const handleChange = (nextLocale: string) => {
+        if (nextLocale === activeLocale || pendingLocale === nextLocale || !locales.includes(nextLocale)) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        setPendingLocale(nextLocale);
+
+        router.post(
+            setLocale().url,
+            { locale: nextLocale },
+            {
+                preserveScroll: true,
+                preserveState: true,
+                onFinish: () => setPendingLocale(null),
+            },
+        );
+    };
+
+    return (
+        <DropdownMenu>
+            <DropdownMenuTrigger asChild>
+                <Button
+                    variant="outline"
+                    size="sm"
+                    className="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-full border-white/30 bg-white/80 px-3 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-slate-900 backdrop-blur transition hover:bg-white dark:border-white/20 dark:bg-white/10 dark:text-white"
+                    aria-label={label}
+                >
+                    <Languages className="size-4" />
+                    <span>{label}</span>
+                </Button>
+            </DropdownMenuTrigger>
+            <DropdownMenuContent align="end" className="min-w-[9rem]">
+                <DropdownMenuLabel className="text-xs font-semibold text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wide">
+                    {changeLabel}
+                </DropdownMenuLabel>
+                <DropdownMenuSeparator />
+                {locales.map((code) => {
+                    const isActive = code === activeLocale;
+                    const isPending = code === pendingLocale;
+
+                    return (
+                        <DropdownMenuItem
+                            key={code}
+                            onSelect={(event) => {
+                                event.preventDefault();
+                                handleChange(code);
+                            }}
+                            disabled={isPending}
+                            className="flex items-center justify-between gap-3"
+                        >
+                            <span className="text-sm font-medium uppercase tracking-wide">{code}</span>
+                            {(isActive || isPending) && <Check className="size-4 text-pink-500" />}
+                        </DropdownMenuItem>
+                    );
+                })}
+            </DropdownMenuContent>
+        </DropdownMenu>
+    );
+}
diff --git a/resources/js/components/nav-main.tsx b/resources/js/components/nav-main.tsx
index 6fcbd7c..7afe105 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/nav-main.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/nav-main.tsx
@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
 import { SidebarGroup, SidebarGroupLabel, SidebarMenu, SidebarMenuButton, SidebarMenuItem } from '@/components/ui/sidebar';
-import { type NavItem } from '@/types';
+import { type NavItem, type SharedData } from '@/types';
 import { Link, usePage } from '@inertiajs/react';
 
 export function NavMain({ items = [] }: { items: NavItem[] }) {
-    const page = usePage();
+    const page = usePage<SharedData>();
+    const { translations } = page.props;
+    const groupLabel =
+        (translations?.dashboard?.navigation?.group_label as string | undefined) ?? 'Kundenbereich';
+
     return (
         <SidebarGroup className="px-2 py-0">
-            <SidebarGroupLabel>Platform</SidebarGroupLabel>
+            <SidebarGroupLabel>{groupLabel}</SidebarGroupLabel>
             <SidebarMenu>
                 {items.map((item) => (
                     <SidebarMenuItem key={item.title}>
diff --git a/resources/js/components/user-menu-content.tsx b/resources/js/components/user-menu-content.tsx
index 459c8d1..3994d86 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/user-menu-content.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/user-menu-content.tsx
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ import { DropdownMenuGroup, DropdownMenuItem, DropdownMenuLabel, DropdownMenuSep
 import { UserInfo } from '@/components/user-info';
 import { useMobileNavigation } from '@/hooks/use-mobile-navigation';
 import { logout } from '@/routes';
-import { edit } from '@/routes/settings/profile';
+import profileRoutes from '@/routes/profile';
 import { type User } from '@/types';
 import { Link, router } from '@inertiajs/react';
-import { LogOut, Settings } from 'lucide-react';
+import { LogOut, UserRound } from 'lucide-react';
 
 interface UserMenuContentProps {
     user: User;
@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ export function UserMenuContent({ user }: UserMenuContentProps) {
             <DropdownMenuSeparator />
             <DropdownMenuGroup>
                 <DropdownMenuItem asChild>
-                    <Link className="block w-full" href={edit()} as="button" prefetch onClick={cleanup}>
-                        <Settings className="mr-2" />
-                        Settings
+                    <Link className="block w-full" href={profileRoutes.index().url} as="button" prefetch onClick={cleanup}>
+                        <UserRound className="mr-2" />
+                        Profil
                     </Link>
                 </DropdownMenuItem>
             </DropdownMenuGroup>
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ export function UserMenuContent({ user }: UserMenuContentProps) {
             <DropdownMenuItem asChild>
                 <Link className="block w-full" href={logout()} as="button" onClick={handleLogout}>
                     <LogOut className="mr-2" />
-                    Log out
+                    Abmelden
                 </Link>
             </DropdownMenuItem>
         </>
diff --git a/resources/js/guest/router.tsx b/resources/js/guest/router.tsx
index cafd0bd..e727369 100644
--- a/resources/js/guest/router.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/guest/router.tsx
@@ -236,12 +236,14 @@ function getErrorContent(
 
 function SimpleLayout({ title, children }: { title: string; children: React.ReactNode }) {
   return (
-    <div className="pb-16">
-      <Header title={title} />
-      <div className="px-4 py-3">
-        {children}
+    <EventBrandingProvider>
+      <div className="pb-16">
+        <Header title={title} />
+        <div className="px-4 py-3">
+          {children}
+        </div>
+        <BottomNav />
       </div>
-      <BottomNav />
-    </div>
+    </EventBrandingProvider>
   );
 }
diff --git a/resources/js/layouts/app/Header.tsx b/resources/js/layouts/app/Header.tsx
index 14ba346..2e6f53e 100644
--- a/resources/js/layouts/app/Header.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/layouts/app/Header.tsx
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 import i18n from '@/i18n';
 import { useAppearance } from '@/hooks/use-appearance';
 import { useLocalizedRoutes } from '@/hooks/useLocalizedRoutes';
+import profileRoutes from '@/routes/profile';
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
 import { Select, SelectContent, SelectItem, SelectTrigger, SelectValue } from '@/components/ui/select';
 import { Avatar, AvatarFallback, AvatarImage } from '@/components/ui/avatar';
@@ -249,7 +250,7 @@ const Header: React.FC = () => {
                   </DropdownMenuLabel>
                   <DropdownMenuSeparator />
                   <DropdownMenuItem asChild className="font-sans-marketing">
-                    <Link href={localizedPath('/profile')}>
+                    <Link href={profileRoutes.index().url}>
                       Profil
                     </Link>
                   </DropdownMenuItem>
@@ -376,7 +377,7 @@ const Header: React.FC = () => {
                       <>
                         <SheetClose asChild>
                           <Link
-                            href={localizedPath('/profile')}
+                            href={profileRoutes.index().url}
                             className="rounded-md border border-transparent px-3 py-2 text-base font-medium text-gray-700 transition hover:border-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:text-gray-200 dark:hover:bg-gray-900/60 font-sans-marketing"
                             onClick={handleNavSelect}
                           >
diff --git a/resources/js/pages/Profile/Index.tsx b/resources/js/pages/Profile/Index.tsx
index 750cb7c..5887136 100644
--- a/resources/js/pages/Profile/Index.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/pages/Profile/Index.tsx
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ type ProfilePageProps = {
     tenant: {
         id: number;
         name: string;
-        eventCreditsBalance: number | null;
         subscriptionStatus: string | null;
         subscriptionExpiresAt: string | null;
         activePackage: {
@@ -98,7 +97,7 @@ export default function ProfileIndex() {
         <AppLayout breadcrumbs={breadcrumbs}>
             <Head title="Profil" />
 
-            <div className="flex flex-1 flex-col gap-6 pb-12">
+            <div className="flex flex-1 flex-col gap-6 pb-12 pt-24 lg:pt-28">
                 <Card className="border-border/60 bg-gradient-to-br from-background to-muted/50 shadow-sm">
                     <CardHeader className="flex flex-col gap-4 md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between">
                         <div>
@@ -167,7 +166,7 @@ export default function ProfileIndex() {
                             <div className="grid gap-3 rounded-lg border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/30 bg-muted/30 p-4 md:grid-cols-2">
                                 <div>
                                     <h3 className="text-base font-medium leading-tight">{tenant.activePackage.name}</h3>
-                                    <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{tenant.eventCreditsBalance ?? 0} Credits verfügbar · {tenant.activePackage.remainingEvents ?? 0} Events inklusive</p>
+                                    <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{tenant.activePackage.remainingEvents ?? 0} Events inklusive</p>
                                 </div>
                                 <div className="grid gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
                                     <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
@@ -187,7 +186,7 @@ export default function ProfileIndex() {
                         ) : (
                             <Alert className="border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/40 bg-muted/20">
                                 <AlertDescription className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                    Du hast aktuell kein aktives Paket. Sichere dir jetzt Credits oder ein Komplettpaket, um neue Events zu planen.
+                                    Du hast aktuell kein aktives Paket. Wähle ein Paket, um ohne Unterbrechung neue Events zu planen.
                                 </AlertDescription>
                             </Alert>
                         )}
diff --git a/resources/js/pages/dashboard.tsx b/resources/js/pages/dashboard.tsx
index 3d59f47..f9be8c7 100644
--- a/resources/js/pages/dashboard.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/pages/dashboard.tsx
@@ -1,21 +1,20 @@
-import { useMemo, useState } from 'react';
-import { AlertTriangle, CalendarDays, Camera, ClipboardList, Package, Sparkles, TrendingUp, UserRound, Key } from 'lucide-react';
+import { useCallback, useMemo, useState, type ReactNode } from 'react';
+import { AlertTriangle, CalendarDays, Camera, ClipboardList, Key, Package, Smartphone, Sparkles, TrendingUp, UserRound } from 'lucide-react';
 import { Head, Link, router, usePage } from '@inertiajs/react';
 
 import AppLayout from '@/layouts/app-layout';
-import { dashboard } from '@/routes';
 import { edit as passwordSettings } from '@/routes/password';
 import profileRoutes from '@/routes/profile';
 import { send as resendVerificationRoute } from '@/routes/verification';
-import { type BreadcrumbItem, type SharedData } from '@/types';
+import { type SharedData } from '@/types';
 
+import { DashboardLanguageSwitcher } from '@/components/dashboard-language-switcher';
 import { Alert, AlertDescription, AlertTitle } from '@/components/ui/alert';
 import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from '@/components/ui/card';
 import { Checkbox } from '@/components/ui/checkbox';
 import { Progress } from '@/components/ui/progress';
-import { Separator } from '@/components/ui/separator';
 import { Table, TableBody, TableCell, TableHead, TableHeader, TableRow } from '@/components/ui/table';
 
 type DashboardMetrics = {
@@ -26,11 +25,12 @@ type DashboardMetrics = {
     upcoming_events: number;
     new_photos: number;
     task_progress: number;
-    credit_balance: number | null;
     active_package: {
         name: string;
         expires_at: string | null;
         remaining_events: number | null;
+        price: number | null;
+        is_active?: boolean;
     } | null;
 };
 
@@ -53,12 +53,21 @@ type DashboardPurchase = {
     purchasedAt: string | null;
     type: string | null;
     provider: string | null;
+    source?: string | null;
+};
+
+type DashboardOnboardingStep = {
+    key: string;
+    title: string;
+    description: string;
+    done: boolean;
+    cta?: string | null;
+    ctaLabel?: string | null;
 };
 
 type TenantSummary = {
     id: number;
     name: string;
-    eventCreditsBalance: number | null;
     subscriptionStatus: string | null;
     subscriptionExpiresAt: string | null;
     activePackage: {
@@ -66,6 +75,7 @@ type TenantSummary = {
         price: number | null;
         expiresAt: string | null;
         remainingEvents: number | null;
+        isActive?: boolean;
     } | null;
 } | null;
 
@@ -79,21 +89,66 @@ type DashboardPageProps = {
         mustVerify: boolean;
         verified: boolean;
     };
+    onboarding: DashboardOnboardingStep[];
 };
 
-const breadcrumbs: BreadcrumbItem[] = [
-    {
-        title: 'Dashboard',
-        href: dashboard().url,
-    },
-];
+const getNestedValue = (source: unknown, path: string): unknown => {
+    if (!source || typeof source !== 'object') {
+        return undefined;
+    }
+
+    return path.split('.').reduce<unknown>((accumulator, segment) => {
+        if (accumulator && typeof accumulator === 'object' && segment in (accumulator as Record<string, unknown>)) {
+            return (accumulator as Record<string, unknown>)[segment];
+        }
+
+        return undefined;
+    }, source);
+};
 
 export default function Dashboard() {
-    const { metrics, upcomingEvents, recentPurchases, latestPurchase, tenant, emailVerification, locale } = usePage<SharedData & DashboardPageProps>().props;
+    const page = usePage<SharedData & DashboardPageProps>();
+    const { metrics, upcomingEvents, recentPurchases, latestPurchase, tenant, emailVerification, locale, onboarding } = page.props;
+    const { auth, supportedLocales } = page.props;
+    const translations = (page.props.translations?.dashboard ?? {}) as Record<string, unknown>;
+
     const [verificationSent, setVerificationSent] = useState(false);
     const [sendingVerification, setSendingVerification] = useState(false);
 
+    const translate = useCallback(
+        (path: string, fallback: string): string => {
+            const value = getNestedValue(translations, path);
+            return typeof value === 'string' && value.length > 0 ? value : fallback;
+        },
+        [translations],
+    );
+
+    const formatMessage = useCallback(
+        (path: string, fallback: string, replacements: Record<string, string | number> = {}) => {
+            const template = translate(path, fallback);
+
+            return Object.entries(replacements).reduce((carry, [token, value]) => {
+                return carry.replace(new RegExp(`:${token}`, 'g'), String(value));
+            }, template);
+        },
+        [translate],
+    );
+
+    const user = auth?.user;
+    const greetingName = typeof user?.name === 'string' && user.name.trim() !== '' ? user.name : 'Fotospiel-Team';
+    const greetingTitle = formatMessage('hero.title', 'Willkommen zurück, :name!', { name: greetingName });
+    const heroBadge = translate('hero.badge', 'Kundenbereich');
+    const heroSubtitle = translate(
+        'hero.subtitle',
+        'Dein Überblick über Pakete, Rechnungen und Fortschritt – für alle Details öffne die Admin-App.',
+    );
+    const heroDescription = translate(
+        'hero.description',
+        'Nutze das Dashboard für Überblick, Abrechnung und Insights – die Admin-App begleitet dich bei allen operativen Aufgaben vor Ort.',
+    );
+
     const needsEmailVerification = emailVerification.mustVerify && !emailVerification.verified;
+    const taskProgress = metrics?.task_progress ?? 0;
 
     const dateFormatter = useMemo(() => new Intl.DateTimeFormat(locale ?? 'de-DE', {
         day: '2-digit',
@@ -107,120 +162,110 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
         maximumFractionDigits: 2,
     }), [locale]);
 
-    const taskProgress = metrics?.task_progress ?? 0;
+    const onboardingSteps = useMemo(() => onboarding ?? [], [onboarding]);
 
-    const checklistItems = [
-        {
-            key: 'verify-email',
-            title: 'E-Mail-Adresse bestätigen',
-            description: 'Bestätige deine Adresse, um Einladungen zu versenden und Benachrichtigungen zu erhalten.',
-            done: !needsEmailVerification,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'create-event',
-            title: 'Dein erstes Event erstellen',
-            description: 'Starte mit einem Event-Blueprint und passe Agenda, Uploadregeln und Branding an.',
-            done: (metrics?.total_events ?? 0) > 0,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'publish-event',
-            title: 'Event veröffentlichen',
-            description: 'Schalte dein Event frei, damit Gäste über den Link Fotos hochladen können.',
-            done: (metrics?.published_events ?? 0) > 0,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'invite-guests',
-            title: 'Gästelink teilen',
-            description: 'Nutze QR-Code oder Link, um Gäste einzuladen und erste Uploads zu sammeln.',
-            done: upcomingEvents.some((event) => event.joinTokensCount > 0),
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'collect-photos',
-            title: 'Fotos sammeln',
-            description: 'Spare Zeit bei der Nachbereitung: neue Uploads erscheinen direkt in deinem Event.',
-            done: (metrics?.new_photos ?? 0) > 0,
-        },
-    ];
+    const stats = useMemo(() => {
+        const activeEvents = metrics?.active_events ?? 0;
+        const upcomingEventsCount = metrics?.upcoming_events ?? 0;
+        const newPhotos = metrics?.new_photos ?? 0;
 
-    const quickActions = [
-        {
-            key: 'tenant-admin',
-            label: 'Event-Admin öffnen',
-            description: 'Detaillierte Eventverwaltung, Moderation und Live-Features.',
-            href: '/event-admin',
-            icon: Sparkles,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'profile',
-            label: 'Profil verwalten',
-            description: 'Kontaktinformationen, Sprache und E-Mail-Adresse anpassen.',
-            href: profileRoutes.index().url,
-            icon: UserRound,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'password',
-            label: 'Passwort aktualisieren',
-            description: 'Sichere dein Konto mit einem aktuellen Passwort.',
-            href: passwordSettings().url,
-            icon: Key,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'packages',
-            label: 'Pakete entdecken',
-            description: 'Mehr Events oder Speicher buchen – du bleibst flexibel.',
-            href: `/${locale ?? 'de'}/packages`,
-            icon: Package,
-        },
-    ];
+        return [
+            {
+                key: 'active-events',
+                label: translate('stats.active_events.label', 'Aktive Events'),
+                value: activeEvents,
+                description: activeEvents > 0
+                    ? translate('stats.active_events.description_positive', 'Events sind live und für Gäste sichtbar.')
+                    : translate('stats.active_events.description_zero', 'Noch kein Event veröffentlicht – starte heute!'),
+                icon: CalendarDays,
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'upcoming-events',
+                label: translate('stats.upcoming_events.label', 'Bevorstehende Events'),
+                value: upcomingEventsCount,
+                description: upcomingEventsCount > 0
+                    ? translate('stats.upcoming_events.description_positive', 'Planung läuft – behalte Checklisten und Aufgaben im Blick.')
+                    : translate('stats.upcoming_events.description_zero', 'Lass dich vom Assistenten beim Planen unterstützen.'),
+                icon: TrendingUp,
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'new-photos',
+                label: translate('stats.new_photos.label', 'Neue Fotos (7 Tage)'),
+                value: newPhotos,
+                description: newPhotos > 0
+                    ? translate('stats.new_photos.description_positive', 'Frisch eingetroffene Erinnerungen deiner Gäste.')
+                    : translate('stats.new_photos.description_zero', 'Sammle erste Uploads über QR-Code oder Direktlink.'),
+                icon: Camera,
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'task-progress',
+                label: translate('stats.task_progress.label', 'Event-Checkliste'),
+                value: `${taskProgress}%`,
+                description: taskProgress > 0
+                    ? translate('stats.task_progress.description_positive', 'Starker Fortschritt! Halte deine Aufgabenliste aktuell.')
+                    : translate('stats.task_progress.description_zero', 'Nutze Aufgaben und Vorlagen für einen strukturierten Ablauf.'),
+                icon: ClipboardList,
+            },
+        ];
+    }, [metrics, taskProgress, translate]);
 
-    const stats = [
-        {
-            key: 'active-events',
-            label: 'Aktive Events',
-            value: metrics?.active_events ?? 0,
-            description: metrics?.active_events
-                ? 'Events sind live und für Gäste sichtbar.'
-                : 'Noch kein Event veröffentlicht – starte heute!',
-            icon: CalendarDays,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'upcoming-events',
-            label: 'Bevorstehende Events',
-            value: metrics?.upcoming_events ?? 0,
-            description: metrics?.upcoming_events
-                ? 'Planung läuft – behalte Checklisten und Aufgaben im Blick.'
-                : 'Lass dich vom Assistenten beim Planen unterstützen.',
-            icon: TrendingUp,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'new-photos',
-            label: 'Neue Fotos (7 Tage)',
-            value: metrics?.new_photos ?? 0,
-            description: metrics && metrics.new_photos > 0
-                ? 'Frisch eingetroffene Erinnerungen deiner Gäste.'
-                : 'Sammle erste Uploads über QR-Code oder Direktlink.',
-            icon: Camera,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'credit-balance',
-            label: 'Event Credits',
-            value: tenant?.eventCreditsBalance ?? 0,
-            description: tenant?.eventCreditsBalance
-                ? 'Verfügbare Credits für neue Events.'
-                : 'Buche Pakete oder Credits, um weitere Events zu planen.',
-            icon: Package,
-            extra: metrics?.active_package?.remaining_events ?? null,
-        },
-        {
-            key: 'task-progress',
-            label: 'Event-Checkliste',
-            value: `${taskProgress}%`,
-            description: taskProgress > 0
-                ? 'Starker Fortschritt! Halte deine Aufgabenliste aktuell.'
-                : 'Nutze Aufgaben und Vorlagen für einen strukturierten Ablauf.',
-            icon: ClipboardList,
-        },
-    ];
+    const quickActions = useMemo(() => {
+        const languageAwarePackagesHref = `/${locale ?? supportedLocales?.[0] ?? 'de'}/packages`;
+
+        return [
+            {
+                key: 'tenant-admin',
+                label: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.tenant_admin.label', 'Event-Admin öffnen'),
+                description: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.tenant_admin.description', 'Detaillierte Eventverwaltung, Moderation und Live-Features.'),
+                href: '/event-admin',
+                icon: Sparkles,
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'profile',
+                label: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.profile.label', 'Profil verwalten'),
+                description: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.profile.description', 'Kontaktinformationen, Sprache und E-Mail-Adresse anpassen.'),
+                href: profileRoutes.index().url,
+                icon: UserRound,
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'password',
+                label: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.password.label', 'Passwort aktualisieren'),
+                description: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.password.description', 'Sichere dein Konto mit einem aktuellen Passwort.'),
+                href: passwordSettings().url,
+                icon: Key,
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'packages',
+                label: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.packages.label', 'Pakete entdecken'),
+                description: translate('cards_section.quick_actions.items.packages.description', 'Mehr Events oder Speicher buchen – du bleibst flexibel.'),
+                href: languageAwarePackagesHref,
+                icon: Package,
+            },
+        ];
+    }, [locale, supportedLocales, translate]);
+
+    const spotlight = useMemo(() => ({
+        title: translate('spotlight.title', 'Admin-App als Schaltzentrale'),
+        description: translate('spotlight.description', 'Events planen, Uploads freigeben, Gäste begleiten – mobil und in Echtzeit.'),
+        cta: translate('spotlight.cta', 'Admin-App öffnen'),
+        items: [
+            {
+                key: 'live',
+                title: translate('spotlight.items.live.title', 'Live auf dem Event'),
+                description: translate('spotlight.items.live.description', 'Moderation der Uploads, Freigaben & Push-Updates jederzeit griffbereit.'),
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'mobile',
+                title: translate('spotlight.items.mobile.title', 'Optimiert für mobile Einsätze'),
+                description: translate('spotlight.items.mobile.description', 'PWA heute, native Apps morgen – ein Zugang für das ganze Team.'),
+            },
+            {
+                key: 'overview',
+                title: translate('spotlight.items.overview.title', 'Dashboard als Überblick'),
+                description: translate('spotlight.items.overview.description', 'Pakete, Rechnungen und Fortschritt siehst du weiterhin hier im Webportal.'),
+            },
+        ],
+    }), [translate]);
 
     const handleResendVerification = () => {
         setSendingVerification(true);
@@ -247,236 +292,381 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
 
     const formatDate = (value: string | null) => (value ? dateFormatter.format(new Date(value)) : '—');
 
+    const emailTitle = translate('email_verification.title', 'Bitte bestätige deine E-Mail-Adresse');
+    const emailDescription = translate(
+        'email_verification.description',
+        'Du kannst alle Funktionen erst vollständig nutzen, sobald deine E-Mail-Adresse bestätigt ist. Prüfe dein Postfach oder fordere einen neuen Link an.',
+    );
+    const emailSuccess = translate('email_verification.success', 'Wir haben dir gerade einen neuen Bestätigungslink geschickt.');
+    const resendIdleLabel = translate('email_verification.cta', 'Link erneut senden');
+    const resendPendingLabel = translate('email_verification.cta_pending', 'Sende...');
+
+    const onboardingCardTitle = translate('onboarding.card.title', 'Dein Start in fünf Schritten');
+    const onboardingCardDescription = translate(
+        'onboarding.card.description',
+        'Bearbeite die Schritte in der Admin-App – das Dashboard zeigt dir den Status.',
+    );
+    const onboardingCompletedCopy = translate(
+        'onboarding.card.completed',
+        'Alle Schritte abgeschlossen – großartig! Du kannst jederzeit zur Admin-App wechseln.',
+    );
+    const onboardingFallbackCta = translate('onboarding.card.cta_fallback', 'Jetzt starten');
+
+    const upcomingCardTitle = translate('events.card.title', 'Bevorstehende Events');
+    const upcomingCardDescription = translate(
+        'events.card.description',
+        'Status, Uploads und Aufgaben deiner nächsten Events im Überblick.',
+    );
+    const upcomingEmptyCopy = translate(
+        'events.card.empty',
+        'Plane dein erstes Event und begleite den gesamten Ablauf – vom Briefing bis zur Nachbereitung – direkt in der Admin-App.',
+    );
+    const upcomingBadgeLabel = upcomingEvents.length > 0
+        ? formatMessage('events.card.badge.plural', `${upcomingEvents.length} geplant`, { count: upcomingEvents.length })
+        : translate('events.card.badge.empty', 'Noch kein Event geplant');
+    const eventLiveStatus = translate('events.status.live', 'Live');
+    const eventUpcomingStatus = translate('events.status.upcoming', 'In Vorbereitung');
+    const eventPhotoLabel = translate('events.badges.photos', 'Fotos');
+    const eventTaskLabel = translate('events.badges.tasks', 'Aufgaben');
+    const eventLinksLabel = translate('events.badges.links', 'Links');
+
+    const packageCardTitle = translate('cards_section.package.title', 'Aktuelles Paket');
+    const packageCardDescription = translate('cards_section.package.description', 'Behalte Laufzeiten und verfügbaren Umfang stets im Blick.');
+    const packageExpiresLabel = translate('cards_section.package.expires_at', 'Läuft ab');
+    const packagePriceLabel = translate('cards_section.package.price', 'Preis');
+    const packageEmptyCopy = translate('cards_section.package.empty', 'Noch kein aktives Paket.');
+    const packageEmptyCta = translate('cards_section.package.empty_cta', 'Jetzt Paket auswählen');
+    const packageEmptySuffix = translate('cards_section.package.empty_suffix', 'und anschließend in der Admin-App Events anlegen.');
+
+    const purchasesCardTitle = translate('cards_section.purchases.title', 'Aktuelle Buchungen');
+    const purchasesCardDescription = translate('cards_section.purchases.description', 'Verfolge deine gebuchten Pakete und Erweiterungen.');
+    const purchasesBadge = formatMessage('cards_section.purchases.badge', `${recentPurchases.length} Einträge`, {
+        count: recentPurchases.length,
+    });
+    const purchasesEmptyCopy = translate(
+        'cards_section.purchases.empty',
+        'Noch keine Buchungen sichtbar. Starte jetzt und sichere dir dein erstes Kontingent.',
+    );
+    const purchasesHeaders = {
+        package: translate('cards_section.purchases.table.package', 'Paket'),
+        type: translate('cards_section.purchases.table.type', 'Typ'),
+        provider: translate('cards_section.purchases.table.provider', 'Anbieter'),
+        date: translate('cards_section.purchases.table.date', 'Datum'),
+        price: translate('cards_section.purchases.table.price', 'Preis'),
+    };
+
+    const quickActionsCardTitle = translate('cards_section.quick_actions.title', 'Schnellzugriff');
+    const quickActionsCardDescription = translate(
+        'cards_section.quick_actions.description',
+        'Alles Wichtige für den nächsten Schritt nur einen Klick entfernt.',
+    );
+    const quickActionsCta = translate('cards_section.quick_actions.cta', 'Weiter');
+
+    const taskProgressNote = formatMessage(
+        'stats.task_progress.note',
+        ':value% deiner Event-Checkliste erledigt.',
+        { value: taskProgress },
+    );
+
+    const latestPurchaseInfo = latestPurchase
+        ? formatMessage(
+            'cards_section.package.latest',
+            `Zuletzt gebucht am ${formatDate(latestPurchase.purchasedAt)} via ${latestPurchase.provider?.toUpperCase() ?? 'Checkout'}.`,
+            {
+                date: formatDate(latestPurchase.purchasedAt),
+                provider: latestPurchase.provider?.toUpperCase() ?? 'Checkout',
+            },
+        )
+        : null;
+
     return (
-        <AppLayout breadcrumbs={breadcrumbs}>
+        <AppLayout>
             <Head title="Dashboard" />
 
-            <div className="mt-8 flex flex-1 flex-col gap-8 pb-16">
-                {needsEmailVerification && (
-                    <Alert variant="warning" className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-100/80 text-amber-950 dark:border-amber-600 dark:bg-amber-900/30 dark:text-amber-100">
-                        <AlertTriangle className="size-5" />
-                        <div className="flex flex-1 flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
-                            <div>
-                                <AlertTitle>Bitte bestätige deine E-Mail-Adresse</AlertTitle>
-                                <AlertDescription>
-                                    Du kannst alle Funktionen erst vollständig nutzen, sobald deine E-Mail-Adresse bestätigt ist.
-                                    Prüfe dein Postfach oder fordere einen neuen Link an.
-                                </AlertDescription>
-                            </div>
-                            <div className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:items-end">
-                                <Button size="sm" variant="outline" onClick={handleResendVerification} disabled={sendingVerification}>
-                                    {sendingVerification ? 'Sende...' : 'Link erneut senden'}
-                                </Button>
-                                {verificationSent && <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">Wir haben dir gerade einen neuen Bestätigungslink geschickt.</span>}
-                            </div>
-                        </div>
-                    </Alert>
-                )}
-
-                <div className="grid gap-6 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-4">
-                    {stats.map((stat) => (
-                        <Card key={stat.key} className="bg-gradient-to-br from-background to-muted/60 shadow-sm">
-                            <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-2 pb-2">
-                                <div>
-                                    <p className="text-sm font-medium text-muted-foreground">{stat.label}</p>
-                                    <div className="mt-2 text-3xl font-semibold">{stat.value}</div>
-                                </div>
-                                <span className="rounded-full border bg-background/70 p-2 text-muted-foreground">
-                                    <stat.icon className="size-5" />
-                                </span>
-                            </CardHeader>
-                            <CardContent className="space-y-3 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                <p>{stat.description}</p>
-                                {stat.key === 'credit-balance' && stat.extra !== null && (
-                                    <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{stat.extra} weitere Events im aktuellen Paket enthalten.</div>
-                                )}
-                                {stat.key === 'task-progress' && (
-                                    <div className="space-y-1">
-                                        <Progress value={taskProgress} />
-                                        <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{taskProgress}% deiner Event-Checkliste erledigt.</span>
+            <div className="relative pb-16">
+                <div
+                    aria-hidden
+                    className="pointer-events-none absolute inset-0 bg-[radial-gradient(ellipse_at_top,_rgba(255,137,170,0.25),_transparent_55%),radial-gradient(ellipse_at_bottom,_rgba(99,102,241,0.25),_transparent_60%)] blur-3xl"
+                />
+                <div aria-hidden className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-950 via-slate-900/85 to-[#1d1130]" />
+                <div className="relative z-10 mx-auto w-full max-w-6xl px-4 sm:px-6">
+                    <div className="overflow-hidden rounded-3xl border border-white/15 bg-white/95 shadow-2xl shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-2xl dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/85">
+                        <div className="flex flex-1 flex-col gap-8 p-6 sm:p-10">
+                            <div className="flex flex-col gap-6">
+                                <div className="flex flex-col gap-6 md:flex-row md:items-start md:justify-between">
+                                    <div className="space-y-4">
+                                        <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 rounded-full border border-pink-200/60 bg-pink-50/80 px-4 py-1 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-[0.4em] text-pink-600 shadow-sm dark:border-pink-500/40 dark:bg-pink-500/10 dark:text-pink-200">
+                                            {heroBadge}
+                                        </span>
+                                        <div className="space-y-3">
+                                            <h1 className="font-display text-3xl tracking-tight text-gray-900 sm:text-4xl dark:text-white">{greetingTitle}</h1>
+                                            <div className="space-y-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground sm:text-base">
+                                                <p>{heroSubtitle}</p>
+                                                <p>{heroDescription}</p>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 md:items-end">
+                                        <DashboardLanguageSwitcher />
+                                        <img src="/logo-transparent-lg.png" alt="Fotospiel" className="h-24 w-auto drop-shadow-xl" />
                                     </div>
-                                )}
-                            </CardContent>
-                        </Card>
-                    ))}
-                </div>
-
-                <div className="grid gap-6 xl:grid-cols-3">
-                    <Card className="xl:col-span-2">
-                        <CardHeader className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
-                            <div>
-                                <CardTitle>Bevorstehende Events</CardTitle>
-                                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Status, Uploads und Aufgaben deiner nächsten Events im Überblick.</p>
-                            </div>
-                            <Badge variant={upcomingEvents.length > 0 ? 'secondary' : 'outline'}>
-                                {upcomingEvents.length > 0 ? `${upcomingEvents.length} geplant` : 'Noch kein Event geplant'}
-                            </Badge>
-                        </CardHeader>
-                        <CardContent className="space-y-4">
-                            {upcomingEvents.length === 0 && (
-                                <div className="rounded-lg border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/40 p-6 text-center">
-                                    <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                        Plane dein erstes Event und begleite den gesamten Ablauf – vom Briefing bis zur Nachbereitung – direkt hier im Dashboard.
-                                    </p>
                                 </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            {needsEmailVerification && (
+                                <Alert variant="warning" className="border-amber-300/60 bg-white/95 text-amber-900 shadow-sm shadow-amber-200/40 dark:border-amber-500/50 dark:bg-amber-950/60 dark:text-amber-100">
+                                    <AlertTriangle className="size-5" />
+                                    <div className="flex flex-1 flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
+                                        <div>
+                                            <AlertTitle>{emailTitle}</AlertTitle>
+                                            <AlertDescription>{emailDescription}</AlertDescription>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <div className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:items-end">
+                                            <Button size="sm" variant="outline" onClick={handleResendVerification} disabled={sendingVerification}>
+                                                {sendingVerification ? resendPendingLabel : resendIdleLabel}
+                                            </Button>
+                                            {verificationSent && <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{emailSuccess}</span>}
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                </Alert>
                             )}
 
-                            {upcomingEvents.map((event) => (
-                                <div key={event.id} className="rounded-lg border border-border/60 bg-background/80 p-4 shadow-sm">
-                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
-                                        <div>
-                                            <h3 className="text-base font-semibold leading-tight">{event.name}</h3>
-                                            <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                                {formatDate(event.date)} · {event.status === 'published' || event.isActive ? 'Live' : 'In Vorbereitung'}
-                                            </p>
-                                        </div>
-                                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
-                                            <span className="rounded-full bg-muted px-2 py-1">{event.photosCount} Fotos</span>
-                                            <span className="rounded-full bg-muted px-2 py-1">{event.tasksCount} Aufgaben</span>
-                                            <span className="rounded-full bg-muted px-2 py-1">{event.joinTokensCount} Links</span>
-                                        </div>
-                                    </div>
-                                </div>
-                            ))}
-                        </CardContent>
-                    </Card>
-
-                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-6">
-                        <Card>
-                            <CardHeader>
-                                <CardTitle>Nächstes Paket &amp; Credits</CardTitle>
-                                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Behalte Laufzeiten und verfügbaren Umfang stets im Blick.</p>
-                            </CardHeader>
-                            <CardContent className="space-y-3">
-                                {tenant?.activePackage ? (
-                                    <div className="space-y-2">
-                                        <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-sm">
-                                            <span className="font-medium">{tenant.activePackage.name}</span>
-                                            <Badge variant="outline">{tenant.activePackage.remainingEvents ?? 0} Events übrig</Badge>
-                                        </div>
-                                        <div className="grid gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                            <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-                                                <span>Läuft ab</span>
-                                                <span>{formatDate(tenant.activePackage.expiresAt)}</span>
-                                            </div>
-                                            <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-                                                <span>Preis</span>
-                                                <span>{renderPrice(tenant.activePackage.price)}</span>
-                                            </div>
-                                        </div>
-                                        {latestPurchase && (
-                                            <div className="rounded-md bg-muted/50 p-3 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
-                                                Zuletzt gebucht am {formatDate(latestPurchase.purchasedAt)} via {latestPurchase.provider?.toUpperCase() ?? 'Checkout'}.
-                                            </div>
-                                        )}
-                                    </div>
-                                ) : (
-                                    <div className="rounded-md border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/30 p-4 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                        Noch kein aktives Paket. <Link href={`/${locale ?? 'de'}/packages`} className="font-medium underline underline-offset-4">Jetzt Paket auswählen</Link> und direkt Events planen.
-                                    </div>
-                                )}
-                                <Separator />
-                                <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-sm">
-                                    <span>Event Credits insgesamt</span>
-                                    <span className="font-medium">{tenant?.eventCreditsBalance ?? 0}</span>
-                                </div>
-                                <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
-                                    Credits werden bei neuen Events automatisch verbraucht. Zusätzliche Kontingente kannst du jederzeit buchen.
-                                </div>
-                            </CardContent>
-                        </Card>
-
-                        <Card>
-                            <CardHeader>
-                                <CardTitle>Dein Start in 5 Schritten</CardTitle>
-                                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Folge den wichtigsten Schritten, um dein Event reibungslos aufzusetzen.</p>
-                            </CardHeader>
-                            <CardContent className="space-y-3">
-                                <div className="space-y-3">
-                                    {checklistItems.map((item) => (
-                                        <div key={item.key} className="flex gap-3 rounded-md border border-border/60 bg-background/50 p-3">
-                                            <Checkbox checked={item.done} className="mt-1" readOnly />
+                            <div className="grid gap-6 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-4">
+                                {stats.map((stat) => (
+                                    <Card key={stat.key} className="border border-white/20 bg-white/90 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-sm dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/80">
+                                        <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-2 pb-2">
                                             <div>
-                                                <p className="text-sm font-medium leading-tight">{item.title}</p>
-                                                <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{item.description}</p>
+                                                <p className="text-sm font-medium text-muted-foreground">{stat.label}</p>
+                                                <div className="mt-2 text-3xl font-semibold">{stat.value}</div>
                                             </div>
-                                        </div>
-                                    ))}
-                                </div>
-                            </CardContent>
-                        </Card>
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-
-                <Card>
-                    <CardHeader className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
-                        <div>
-                            <CardTitle>Aktuelle Buchungen</CardTitle>
-                            <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Verfolge deine gebuchten Pakete und Erweiterungen.</p>
-                        </div>
-                        <Badge variant="outline">{recentPurchases.length} Einträge</Badge>
-                    </CardHeader>
-                    <CardContent>
-                        {recentPurchases.length === 0 ? (
-                            <div className="rounded-md border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/30 p-6 text-center text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                                Noch keine Buchungen sichtbar. Starte jetzt und sichere dir dein erstes Kontingent.
+                                            <span className="rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-pink-500/20 to-purple-500/30 p-2 text-pink-600 dark:text-pink-300">
+                                                <stat.icon className="size-5" />
+                                            </span>
+                                        </CardHeader>
+                                        <CardContent className="space-y-3 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                            <p>{stat.description}</p>
+                                            {stat.key === 'task-progress' && (
+                                                <div className="space-y-1">
+                                                    <Progress value={taskProgress} />
+                                                    <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{taskProgressNote}</span>
+                                                </div>
+                                            )}
+                                        </CardContent>
+                                    </Card>
+                                ))}
                             </div>
-                        ) : (
-                            <Table>
-                                <TableHeader>
-                                    <TableRow>
-                                        <TableHead>Paket</TableHead>
-                                        <TableHead className="hidden sm:table-cell">Typ</TableHead>
-                                        <TableHead className="hidden md:table-cell">Anbieter</TableHead>
-                                        <TableHead className="hidden md:table-cell">Datum</TableHead>
-                                        <TableHead className="text-right">Preis</TableHead>
-                                    </TableRow>
-                                </TableHeader>
-                                <TableBody>
-                                    {recentPurchases.map((purchase) => (
-                                        <TableRow key={purchase.id}>
-                                            <TableCell className="font-medium">{purchase.packageName}</TableCell>
-                                            <TableCell className="hidden capitalize text-muted-foreground sm:table-cell">{purchase.type ?? '—'}</TableCell>
-                                            <TableCell className="hidden text-muted-foreground md:table-cell">{purchase.provider ?? 'Checkout'}</TableCell>
-                                            <TableCell className="hidden text-muted-foreground md:table-cell">{formatDate(purchase.purchasedAt)}</TableCell>
-                                            <TableCell className="text-right font-medium">{renderPrice(purchase.price)}</TableCell>
-                                        </TableRow>
-                                    ))}
-                                </TableBody>
-                            </Table>
-                        )}
-                    </CardContent>
-                </Card>
 
-                <Card>
-                    <CardHeader>
-                        <CardTitle>Schnellzugriff</CardTitle>
-                        <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Alles Wichtige für den nächsten Schritt nur einen Klick entfernt.</p>
-                    </CardHeader>
-                    <CardContent className="grid gap-3 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-4">
-                        {quickActions.map((action) => (
-                            <div key={action.key} className="flex flex-col justify-between gap-3 rounded-lg border border-border/60 bg-background/60 p-4">
-                                <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                                    <span className="rounded-full bg-muted p-2 text-muted-foreground">
-                                        <action.icon className="size-5" />
-                                    </span>
-                                    <div>
-                                        <p className="text-sm font-semibold leading-tight">{action.label}</p>
-                                        <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{action.description}</p>
+                            <Card className="overflow-hidden border border-white/20 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#1d1937] via-[#2a1134] to-[#ff5f87] text-white shadow-xl shadow-fuchsia-500/20">
+                                <CardHeader className="flex flex-col gap-4 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
+                                    <div className="space-y-2">
+                                        <CardTitle className="text-white">{spotlight.title}</CardTitle>
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-white/80">{spotlight.description}</p>
                                     </div>
-                                </div>
-                                <div className="flex justify-end">
-                                    <Button asChild variant="ghost" size="sm">
-                                        <Link href={action.href} prefetch>
-                                            Weiter
+                                    <Button asChild size="lg" className="h-11 rounded-full bg-white px-6 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/30 transition hover:bg-white/90">
+                                        <Link href="/event-admin" prefetch>
+                                            <Smartphone className="mr-2 size-4" /> {spotlight.cta}
                                         </Link>
                                     </Button>
-                                </div>
+                                </CardHeader>
+                                <CardContent className="grid gap-4 text-sm text-white/80 md:grid-cols-3">
+                                    {spotlight.items.map((item) => (
+                                        <div key={item.key}>
+                                            <p className="font-semibold text-white">{item.title}</p>
+                                            <p>{item.description}</p>
+                                        </div>
+                                    ))}
+                                </CardContent>
+                            </Card>
+
+                            <div className="grid gap-6 xl:grid-cols-3">
+                                <Card className="border border-white/20 bg-white/92 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-sm dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/80">
+                                    <CardHeader>
+                                        <CardTitle>{onboardingCardTitle}</CardTitle>
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{onboardingCardDescription}</p>
+                                    </CardHeader>
+                                    <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                                        <div className="space-y-3">
+                                            {onboardingSteps.map((step) => (
+                                                <div key={step.key} className="rounded-2xl border border-muted/40 bg-white/90 p-4 shadow-sm dark:border-gray-800/60 dark:bg-gray-950/70">
+                                                    <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
+                                                        <Checkbox checked={step.done} className="mt-1" readOnly />
+                                                        <div className="space-y-2">
+                                                            <div>
+                                                                <p className="text-sm font-medium leading-tight text-foreground">{step.title}</p>
+                                                                <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{step.description}</p>
+                                                            </div>
+                                                            {!step.done && step.cta ? (
+                                                                <Button asChild size="sm" variant="outline">
+                                                                    <Link href={step.cta} prefetch>
+                                                                        {step.ctaLabel ?? onboardingFallbackCta}
+                                                                    </Link>
+                                                                </Button>
+                                                            ) : null}
+                                                        </div>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                </div>
+                                            ))}
+                                            {onboardingSteps.length === 0 && (
+                                                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{onboardingCompletedCopy}</p>
+                                            )}
+                                        </div>
+                                    </CardContent>
+                                </Card>
+
+                                <Card className="xl:col-span-2 border border-white/20 bg-white/92 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-sm dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/80">
+                                    <CardHeader className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
+                                        <div>
+                                            <CardTitle>{upcomingCardTitle}</CardTitle>
+                                            <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{upcomingCardDescription}</p>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <Badge variant={upcomingEvents.length > 0 ? 'secondary' : 'outline'}>{upcomingBadgeLabel}</Badge>
+                                    </CardHeader>
+                                    <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                                        {upcomingEvents.length === 0 && (
+                                            <div className="rounded-lg border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/40 p-6 text-center">
+                                                <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{upcomingEmptyCopy}</p>
+                                            </div>
+                                        )}
+
+                                        {upcomingEvents.map((event) => (
+                                            <div key={event.id} className="rounded-xl border border-muted/40 bg-white/90 p-4 shadow-sm dark:border-gray-800/60 dark:bg-gray-950/70">
+                                                <div className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
+                                                    <div>
+                                                        <h3 className="text-base font-semibold leading-tight">{event.name}</h3>
+                                                        <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                                            {formatDate(event.date)} · {event.status === 'published' || event.isActive ? eventLiveStatus : eventUpcomingStatus}
+                                                        </p>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                    <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                                                        <span className="rounded-full bg-muted px-2 py-1">{event.photosCount} {eventPhotoLabel}</span>
+                                                        <span className="rounded-full bg-muted px-2 py-1">{event.tasksCount} {eventTaskLabel}</span>
+                                                        <span className="rounded-full bg-muted px-2 py-1">{event.joinTokensCount} {eventLinksLabel}</span>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+                                        ))}
+                                    </CardContent>
+                                </Card>
                             </div>
-                        ))}
-                    </CardContent>
-                </Card>
+
+                            <div className="grid gap-6 lg:grid-cols-2">
+                                <Card className="border border-white/20 bg-white/92 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-sm dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/80">
+                                    <CardHeader>
+                                        <CardTitle>{packageCardTitle}</CardTitle>
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{packageCardDescription}</p>
+                                    </CardHeader>
+                                    <CardContent className="space-y-3">
+                                        {tenant?.activePackage ? (
+                                            <div className="space-y-3">
+                                                <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-sm">
+                                                    <span className="font-medium text-foreground">{tenant.activePackage.name}</span>
+                                                    <Badge variant="outline">
+                                                        {formatMessage('cards_section.package.remaining', `${tenant.activePackage.remainingEvents ?? 0} Events`, {
+                                                            count: tenant.activePackage.remainingEvents ?? 0,
+                                                        })}
+                                                    </Badge>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="grid gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                                                        <span>{packageExpiresLabel}</span>
+                                                        <span>{formatDate(tenant.activePackage.expiresAt)}</span>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                                                        <span>{packagePriceLabel}</span>
+                                                        <span>{renderPrice(tenant.activePackage.price)}</span>
+                                                    </div>
+                                                </div>
+                                                {latestPurchaseInfo && (
+                                                    <div className="rounded-md bg-muted/40 p-3 text-xs text-muted-foreground">{latestPurchaseInfo}</div>
+                                                )}
+                                            </div>
+                                        ) : (
+                                            <div className="rounded-md border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/40 p-4 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                                {packageEmptyCopy}{' '}
+                                                <Link href={`/${locale ?? 'de'}/packages`} className="font-medium underline underline-offset-4">
+                                                    {packageEmptyCta}
+                                                </Link>{' '}
+                                                {packageEmptySuffix}
+                                            </div>
+                                        )}
+                                    </CardContent>
+                                </Card>
+
+                                <Card className="border border-white/20 bg-white/92 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-sm dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/80">
+                                    <CardHeader className="flex flex-col gap-2 sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
+                                        <div>
+                                            <CardTitle>{purchasesCardTitle}</CardTitle>
+                                            <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{purchasesCardDescription}</p>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <Badge variant="outline">{purchasesBadge}</Badge>
+                                    </CardHeader>
+                                    <CardContent>
+                                        {recentPurchases.length === 0 ? (
+                                            <div className="rounded-md border border-dashed border-muted-foreground/40 p-6 text-center text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                                {purchasesEmptyCopy}
+                                            </div>
+                                        ) : (
+                                            <Table>
+                                                <TableHeader>
+                                                    <TableRow>
+                                                        <TableHead>{purchasesHeaders.package}</TableHead>
+                                                        <TableHead className="hidden sm:table-cell">{purchasesHeaders.type}</TableHead>
+                                                        <TableHead className="hidden md:table-cell">{purchasesHeaders.provider}</TableHead>
+                                                        <TableHead className="hidden md:table-cell">{purchasesHeaders.date}</TableHead>
+                                                        <TableHead className="text-right">{purchasesHeaders.price}</TableHead>
+                                                    </TableRow>
+                                                </TableHeader>
+                                                <TableBody>
+                                                    {recentPurchases.map((purchase) => (
+                                                        <TableRow key={`${purchase.source ?? 'entry'}-${purchase.id}`}>
+                                                            <TableCell className="font-medium">{purchase.packageName}</TableCell>
+                                                            <TableCell className="hidden capitalize text-muted-foreground sm:table-cell">{purchase.type ?? '—'}</TableCell>
+                                                            <TableCell className="hidden text-muted-foreground md:table-cell">{purchase.provider ?? 'Checkout'}</TableCell>
+                                                            <TableCell className="hidden text-muted-foreground md:table-cell">{formatDate(purchase.purchasedAt)}</TableCell>
+                                                            <TableCell className="text-right font-medium">{renderPrice(purchase.price)}</TableCell>
+                                                        </TableRow>
+                                                    ))}
+                                                </TableBody>
+                                            </Table>
+                                        )}
+                                    </CardContent>
+                                </Card>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <Card className="border border-white/20 bg-white/92 shadow-lg shadow-fuchsia-500/10 backdrop-blur-sm dark:border-gray-800/70 dark:bg-gray-950/80">
+                                <CardHeader>
+                                    <CardTitle>{quickActionsCardTitle}</CardTitle>
+                                    <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{quickActionsCardDescription}</p>
+                                </CardHeader>
+                                <CardContent className="grid gap-3 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-4">
+                                    {quickActions.map((action) => (
+                                        <div key={action.key} className="flex flex-col justify-between gap-3 rounded-xl border border-muted/40 bg-white/90 p-4 shadow-sm dark:border-gray-800/60 dark:bg-gray-950/70">
+                                            <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                                                <span className="rounded-full bg-muted p-2 text-muted-foreground">
+                                                    <action.icon className="size-5" />
+                                                </span>
+                                                <div>
+                                                    <p className="text-sm font-semibold leading-tight">{action.label}</p>
+                                                    <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{action.description}</p>
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div className="flex justify-end">
+                                                <Button asChild variant="ghost" size="sm">
+                                                    <Link href={action.href} prefetch>
+                                                        {quickActionsCta}
+                                                    </Link>
+                                                </Button>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                    ))}
+                                </CardContent>
+                            </Card>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
             </div>
         </AppLayout>
     );
 }
+
+(Dashboard as any).layout = (page: ReactNode) => page;
diff --git a/resources/js/types/index.d.ts b/resources/js/types/index.d.ts
index 5e928b6..a997d1a 100644
--- a/resources/js/types/index.d.ts
+++ b/resources/js/types/index.d.ts
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ export interface SharedData {
     sidebarOpen: boolean;
     supportedLocales?: string[];
     locale?: string;
+    translations?: Record<string, Record<string, string>>;
     security?: {
         csp?: {
             scriptNonce?: string;
diff --git a/resources/views/filament/tenant/pages/onboarding.blade.php b/resources/views/filament/tenant/pages/onboarding.blade.php
index 34852a9..c4877f4 100644
--- a/resources/views/filament/tenant/pages/onboarding.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/filament/tenant/pages/onboarding.blade.php
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
         @if ($step === 'intro')
             <section class="rounded-3xl border border-white/70 bg-gradient-to-br from-rose-50 via-white to-sky-50 p-10 shadow-lg shadow-rose-100/50">
                 <div class="space-y-6 text-center">
-                    <h2 class="text-3xl font-semibold text-slate-900">So funktioniert Fotospiel</h2>
+                    <h2 class="text-3xl font-semibold text-slate-900">So funktioniert die Fotospiel App</h2>
                     <div class="grid gap-6 md:grid-cols-3">
                         <div class="rounded-2xl bg-white/80 p-5 shadow-sm">
                             <h3 class="font-semibold text-slate-900">1 · Aufgaben auswählen</h3>
diff --git a/routes/api.php b/routes/api.php
index b30e0db..0305b13 100644
--- a/routes/api.php
+++ b/routes/api.php
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\EventJoinTokenController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\EventJoinTokenLayoutController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\EventTypeController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\NotificationLogController;
+use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\OnboardingController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\PhotoController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\ProfileController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\Api\Tenant\SettingsController;
@@ -63,6 +64,8 @@ Route::prefix('v1')->name('api.v1.')->group(function () {
     Route::middleware(['tenant.token', 'tenant.isolation', 'throttle:tenant-api'])->prefix('tenant')->group(function () {
         Route::get('profile', [ProfileController::class, 'show'])->name('tenant.profile.show');
         Route::put('profile', [ProfileController::class, 'update'])->name('tenant.profile.update');
+        Route::get('onboarding', [OnboardingController::class, 'show'])->name('tenant.onboarding.show');
+        Route::post('onboarding', [OnboardingController::class, 'store'])->name('tenant.onboarding.store');
         Route::get('me', [OAuthController::class, 'me'])->name('tenant.me');
         Route::get('dashboard', DashboardController::class)->name('tenant.dashboard');
         Route::get('event-types', EventTypeController::class)->name('tenant.event-types.index');
diff --git a/routes/web.php b/routes/web.php
index c851fe3..1482bb3 100644
--- a/routes/web.php
+++ b/routes/web.php
@@ -134,6 +134,11 @@ Route::prefix('{locale}')
             ->name('buy.packages')
             ->defaults('locale', config('app.locale', 'de'));
 
+        Route::middleware('auth')->group(function () {
+            Route::get('/profile', [ProfileController::class, 'index'])
+                ->name('marketing.profile.index');
+        });
+
         Route::fallback(function () {
             return Inertia::render('marketing/NotFound', [
                 'requestedPath' => request()->path(),
diff --git a/tests/Feature/Dashboard/DashboardPageTest.php b/tests/Feature/Dashboard/DashboardPageTest.php
index 7fe4af7..c05b887 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/Dashboard/DashboardPageTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/Dashboard/DashboardPageTest.php
@@ -90,11 +90,15 @@ class DashboardPageTest extends TestCase
                     ->where('task_progress', 100)
                     ->where('upcoming_events', 1)
                     ->where('new_photos', 1)
-                    ->where('credit_balance', 4)
                     ->etc()
                 )
                 ->where('tenant.activePackage.name', 'Premium Paket')
                 ->where('tenant.activePackage.remainingEvents', 9)
+                ->has('onboarding', fn (AssertableInertia $steps) => $steps
+                    ->where('0.key', 'admin_app')
+                    ->where('1.done', true)
+                    ->etc()
+                )
                 ->has('upcomingEvents', 1)
                 ->has('recentPurchases', 1)
                 ->where('emailVerification.mustVerify', true)
diff --git a/tests/Feature/Profile/ProfilePageTest.php b/tests/Feature/Profile/ProfilePageTest.php
index 3a096cd..187516e 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/Profile/ProfilePageTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/Profile/ProfilePageTest.php
@@ -73,4 +73,18 @@ class ProfilePageTest extends TestCase
                 )
             );
     }
+
+    public function test_localized_profile_route_resolves_to_profile_page(): void
+    {
+        $user = User::factory()->create([
+            'preferred_locale' => 'de',
+        ]);
+
+        $this->actingAs($user);
+
+        $response = $this->get(route('marketing.profile.index', ['locale' => 'de']));
+
+        $response->assertStatus(200)
+            ->assertInertia(fn (AssertableInertia $page) => $page->component('Profile/Index'));
+    }
 }